about – Nkabom Collaborative

Our Project | About

We are dedicated to transforming Ghana’s agricultural landscape through innovative education, sustainable practices, and youth empowerment programs that create lasting positive change in communities.

NKABOM Collaborative

Our Mission

To empower young Africans with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to transform the agricultural sector, promote sustainable development, and build resilient communities that can thrive in the face of global challenges while preserving our environment for future generations.

Our Vision

To be the leading catalyst for agricultural transformation in Africa, creating a generation of innovative agricultural leaders who drive sustainable development, food security, and economic prosperity across the continent while maintaining harmony with nature.

Our Core Values

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Excellence

We strive for the highest standards in agricultural education and innovation, ensuring our programs deliver exceptional value to students and communities.

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Sustainability

Our commitment to environmental stewardship guides every initiative, promoting practices that preserve resources for future generations.

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Collaboration

We believe in the power of partnerships, working together with communities, institutions, and stakeholders to create lasting impact.

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Innovation

We embrace cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to address modern agricultural challenges and opportunities.

The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-Food Collaborative, also known as ‘‘Nkabom’’, is a partnership between the University and the Mastercard Foundation, aimed at addressing youth underemployment and unemployment in Ghana by creating inclusive opportunities in the nutrition and agri-food ecosystem.

Rooted in the Akan word Nkabom, meaning unity, the project reflects a collective effort to transform Ghana’s agri-food and nutrition landscape through education, innovation, and collaboration. By aligning academic training with industry needs, Nkabom empowers young people to build sustainable livelihoods as entrepreneurs, employees, and leaders in the agri-food ecosystem.

Nkabom is part of the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works (YAW) strategy, which seeks to enable 30 million young Africans to secure dignified and fulfilling work by 2030. Through this initiative, KNUST and its partners are developing practical, hands-on training programs that connect classroom learning with real-world challenges and opportunities in agriculture, food systems, and nutrition.

The project brings together seven academic institutions including: KNUST, Ashesi University, University of Ghana, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Koforidua Technical University, University for Environment and Sustainable Development, and McGill University—alongside government bodies, industry players, and NGOs such as the Association of Ghanaian Industries.

Together, we are:

Redesigning education to make it relevant, inclusive, and impactful.
Supporting marginalized groups including women, differently abled persons, and displaced youth.
Fostering entrepreneurship and job creation within the agri-food and nutrition sectors.